Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AR 12 002
Apply for RFA AR 12 002
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers (P30)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.846 Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 17, 2011 and posted on Nov 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 1, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers (P30) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-AR-12-002) is a National Institutes of Health grant competition run by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). It supports the creation or continued operation of Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers (RDCCs), which are shared-resource centers designed to strengthen and streamline rheumatic disease research at eligible institutions. Rather than funding individual research projects directly, the P30 mechanism is meant to build and maintain centralized cores, facilities, and services that multiple investigators can use, helping groups of already active researchers work more efficiently and productively.
The main purpose of an RDCC is to provide shared infrastructure for groups of established investigators who are already funded and actively pursuing scientific questions in rheumatic diseases. By pooling specialized resources, the center model aims to reduce duplication of expensive capabilities, improve access to high-quality methods and expertise, and speed up discovery by making it easier for investigators to use advanced tools and coordinated services. In practical terms, a funded center typically supports multiple research teams by offering core facilities (for example, specialized laboratory services, data or analytic support, or other centralized technical platforms) and coordinated administrative support so that researchers can focus more time and money on the science itself.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity in the health funding activity category, associated with CFDA number 93.846 (Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research). The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award. The estimated total funding for the opportunity is $1,200,000, with an award ceiling of $400,000 (reflecting the maximum amount expected per award under this announcement).
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organizational types, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, special district governments, and independent school districts), tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and certain for-profit entities (including small businesses and other for-profit organizations, as listed). The eligibility section also explicitly notes additional eligible applicants such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), eligible federal agencies, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that non-U.S. entities are not eligible: foreign institutions cannot apply, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
Key dates in the published record show the opportunity was posted on November 17, 2011, with an original and current closing date of March 1, 2012, and an archive date of April 1, 2012. Applicants seeking the full details, required components, and NIH-specific application instructions were directed to the official NIH funding announcement page linked in the notice (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-12-002.html). For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers (P30)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers (P30) funding opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number (FON) RFA-AR-12-002. It is an NIH grant competition run by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
What does "P30" mean in this announcement?
The P30 mechanism supports shared-resource research core centers. In this opportunity, it is used to create or continue Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers (RDCCs) that provide centralized cores, facilities, and services used by multiple investigators. It is not intended to fund individual research projects directly.
What is an RDCC (Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Center)?
An RDCC is a shared-resource center designed to strengthen and streamline rheumatic disease research at an eligible institution. The center provides infrastructure that multiple investigators can use, typically through shared cores and administrative coordination.
What is the main purpose of an RDCC under this program?
The main purpose is to provide shared infrastructure for groups of established investigators who are already funded and actively pursuing scientific questions in rheumatic diseases. By pooling specialized resources, the model aims to reduce duplication, improve access to high-quality methods and expertise, and support more efficient and productive research.
Does this grant fund individual research projects?
No. The opportunity description indicates the P30 mechanism is meant to build and maintain centralized cores, facilities, and services that multiple investigators can use, rather than funding individual research projects directly.
What kinds of resources or services might an RDCC provide?
In practical terms, a funded center typically supports multiple research teams by offering core facilities (for example, specialized laboratory services, data or analytic support, or other centralized technical platforms) along with coordinated administrative support.
Who is the sponsoring agency for this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the administering institute for this opportunity is NIAMS (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases).
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity in the health funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.846, titled "Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity is $1,200,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $400,000, reflecting the maximum amount expected per award under this announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across many U.S.-based organizational types, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, special district governments, and independent school districts), tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and certain for-profit entities (including small businesses and other for-profit organizations, as listed).
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligibility section explicitly notes eligible applicants such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility section explicitly includes faith-based or community-based organizations among eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility section explicitly includes eligible federal agencies.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility section explicitly notes U.S. territories or possessions as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description includes certain for-profit entities, including small businesses and other for-profit organizations, as listed.
Are foreign institutions or non-U.S. entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement makes clear that non-U.S. entities are not eligible. Foreign institutions cannot apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if the work is done through a non-U.S. component?
No. The announcement states that non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Are foreign components allowed under NIH policy for this opportunity?
No. The announcement states that foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date in the published record is November 17, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is March 1, 2012.
Is this opportunity archived?
Yes. The archive date listed is April 1, 2012.
Where can applicants find the official NIH announcement with full details and instructions?
The notice directs applicants to the official NIH funding announcement page: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-12-002.html
Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing or linking to the announcement page?
For technical issues accessing or linking to the announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the program trying to improve by funding shared cores?
The description emphasizes reducing duplication of expensive capabilities, improving access to high-quality methods and expertise, and speeding discovery by making advanced tools and coordinated services easier for investigators to use.
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